Kijin Gentôshô

At first glance i thought this was just a boring ripoff anime of mainstream ones such as demonslayer and so on. But after finishing this i have changed my opinion, this is a masterpiece the way the plots are unpredictable and plays with the viewers mind is just wow... the dilemma he faced and how he proceeds to face it is different compared to others making this a masterpiece with its own originality!

It's a series that is written like a coming of age story. From the son of a shop, to an adopted son becoming a Guardian, a ronin, a ramen shop owner, a gardener, a sealed sword and a high school student. It's a long journey and it's nice how the author weaves historical events with the story. It follows the MC from his beginnings in Kadono and to the Heisei era in Japan.

It's basically a story of accepting change. It also has a few twists and turns and one of them also explains the unanswered questions from the first volume.

I believe the first half is the strongest, and the later volumes are a bit weaker. He gets to know people and their children as well as losing those people, and the first volumes are just about loss, revenge and getting stronger.

Later on he becomes more mature throughout the series and he realises he is getting weaker. The more things the MC is carrying with him, the weaker he becomes and this weakness is also the only thing that could stop his sister.

Episode 1 started a bit weird for me and there are things in Episode that I hope will be revealed as the story goes. So far the stories and mysteries about demons that the Jinta is solving episode after episode are very interesting for me. The background stories speak of human relationships and human emotions such as greed, love, greed, etc., and how such strong emotions can turn anyone into a demon of their own.

Writing is creative and imaginative as its finest and I always look forward to the next episode.

The drawing and animation are top notch for me. I just wished there's an English dub though.

Episode 1 is nearly an hour long, and it sets up a lot of lore, then by episode 2, there's a massive time skip, and by episode 4. You get the formula. Which isn't to say that it's a bad formula, but it is a SLOW FORMULA.

Episode 1: Brother and Sister flee from an abusive home. Get picked up by a "SENTINEL" a shinobi that's basically in charge of guarding the high preistess of the village. In the man's stead, the boy trains to be a sentinel himself so he can protect those that he loves.

The man's natural daughter becomes the new High Priestess of the village, and the boy fulfills his goal of being the Sentinel, along with another man. Things happen, and everything turns to crap. The man from the beginning loses everything when two demons come to town, one to act as a distraction, fighting the Man, and the other on a mission to find a legendary Demon of ALL DEMONS. Every bad guy fulfills their goal, leaving the man without an arm, and lost his loved one and sister in the process. Man gets a new arm after the demon he was charged with slaying gives him his arm, which turns the man into a demon, and the thing he swears to hunt.

Episode 2 and from there on: Now it becomes a hunt for the Demon of All Demons, so he goes from village to village as a Ronin, slaying demons, collecting bounties, and hopefully getting closer to finding the Demon Queen. Though, the parting gift from the demon, grants the man demonic powers, of which his is assimilation. Think Megaman. Beat a bad guy, steal his powers. AND THIS IS WHY IT'S A 7 OUT OF 10.

If you've watched enough Anime, you know where this is going, and how it's going to end, so now, if the episodic, monster of the week (or two weeks, in some cases) doesn't grab you, then you're left impatiently waiting for the end battle between Ronin vs Demon Queen.

Though, they do set up a slight twist in the first episode before the failed Sentinel leaves, one of the elders bestows upon him the village sword. Asking our protagonist; "What are you going to do, when you catch up to her?" and He says; "I'll try to reason with it, and if that doesn't work, I'll do what I must." So, you get the whole, not every demon may die and some may be reasoned with, which is a lesson they teach us by episode 3.

This only has 9 dubbed episodes, at the time, and 16 full episodes. I don't see how they sustain this. This isn't a Shoenen like Naruto, meaning it doesn't need the MERCHANDISE SALE like those do, this is an ADULT ANIME with RED blood, and everything. Though, it's not GRATUITOUS for Gratuitous sake. Blood makes sense and this is a more contemplative anime, since you try to figure out the demons' motives, and use that to take the demon down. Hence the SLOW part, it's a bit of a detective CONAN kind of... And it's ALRIGHT. Beautiful to look at, nice slower pace, fights aren't silly and over drawn out, there's some thought and thinking going on here. It's a very Japanophile show, meaning if you're into SHINTO lore, then this will sate you. If not, it will bore you. It's like Hell Girl mixed with Mushishi.

A breath of fresh air compared to other anime, its different in many ways but still manages to connect with the audience. The plot seems simple at first, but as the episodes go on more is revealed and it thickens. The main character is goated and the setting and music is also nice. The fights could have been a bit better coordinated but still only 4 episodes have aired , so we might get to see it later. Theres also a sense fo mystery of the world, since not much is known about anything, but the series does a good job of giving us more every episode

Definitely the best anime of 2025 spring, give it a shot!

I Just started watch this anime and the anime was mind blowing the animation was so good like wow absolute cinema ... action scene is not much good but its first episode and it is just get started it was not a major battle but animeI just started watching Sword of the Demon Hunter, and wow-what a start. I went in with no expectations, but I was completely blown away. From the very first few minutes, this anime grabs your attention with stunning animation, a mysterious atmosphere, and an intriguing setup that promises a lot for future episodes.

Let me just say, the animation is absolutely beautiful. Like, seriously-cinema. Every frame looks like a piece of art. The way the lighting is done, the backgrounds, the movement-it's on a different level. There's this almost film-like quality to it that makes you feel like you're not just watching an anime, but experiencing a whole world. It's got that high-production value feel that really elevates the whole show.

Even though it's only the first episode, the story already feels rich and full of potential. We're introduced to a world where demons are real, dangerous, and clearly tied into the history and mythology of the setting. The vibe is kind of dark and mysterious, but it doesn't feel overwhelming or confusing. It's the kind of slow build that makes you curious. I love that it doesn't try to dump everything on the viewer at once-instead, it gives you just enough to keep you watching and wanting more.

Now, I'll be honest-the action scene in this episode wasn't mind-blowing. But I also get that this is just the beginning. It wasn't a major battle or anything, more like a small confrontation to give us a taste of what's to come. It felt more like a setup than a full-on showcase of what the series can do. So while the action wasn't the highlight yet, it's clear that the potential is there. And given how incredible the animation is overall, I have a feeling the bigger fights later in the series are going to be insane.

What really stood out to me was the tone and pacing. It doesn't rush, and it respects the audience's attention. The atmosphere is thick with tension and curiosity, and the characters-while not fully fleshed out yet-already seem interesting. I'm especially curious about the main character. You can tell there's a deeper story to him, and I'm excited to see how that unfolds.

Also, the soundtrack? It's subtle, but it works really well with the visuals. It sets the mood perfectly without overpowering the scenes. That kind of attention to detail just adds to the cinematic feel I mentioned earlier. Everything from the sound design to the camera angles feels very intentional and carefully crafted.

Overall, I'm genuinely impressed. It's rare that a first episode makes such a strong impression, but Sword of the Demon Hunter pulled it off. I can already tell this is going to be one of those shows that people will talk about. It's got the potential to be something really special if it keeps this up.

In short: animation-top-tier, absolutely cinema. Story-promising, intriguing, and just getting started. Action-not the strongest part yet, but there's so much room for it to grow. And the overall vibe? Dark, stylish, and totally immersive.

If you're on the fence about watching it, just go for it. Even if you're only mildly into fantasy or supernatural anime, this one is worth checking out for the visuals alone. I'm hyped to see where this story goes next, and I'll definitely be sticking around for the ride. Was very good the stroy the animation was cinema absolute cinema.